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Duranbah surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
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Duranbah surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Duranbah sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duranbah this week:
The surf forecast for Duranbah over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duranbah in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duranbah over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 746 | 650 | 600 | 281 | 176 | 144 | 139 | 229 | 200 | 200 | 233 | 250 | 230 | 147 | 181 | 163 | 179 | 318 | 295 | 281 | 339 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:37PM 1.58 | 7:53AM 1.85 | 8:16PM 1.69 | 8:32AM 1.82 | 8:53PM 1.77 | 9:07AM 1.75 | 9:28PM 1.81 | 9:40AM 1.66 | 10:03PM 1.82 | 10:11AM 1.56 | 10:37PM 1.80 | 10:40AM 1.45 | 11:12PM 1.76 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:36PM 0.42 | 1:33AM 0.43 | 2:11PM 0.39 | 2:18AM 0.40 | 2:44PM 0.38 | 2:59AM 0.41 | 3:13PM 0.40 | 3:39AM 0.45 | 3:42PM 0.42 | 4:17AM 0.52 | 4:09PM 0.47 | 4:55AM 0.60 | 4:35PM 0.52 | ||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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Information about the Duranbah Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Duranbah provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Duranbah can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Duranbah surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Duranbah) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Duranbah may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Duranbah is 5 km (3 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











